THIS ISSUE: JANUARY 26, 2009

Cover story

Madoff's Jenga-like Con-struct Falls Hard On Insurers

Financial Advisors Face Regulatory Wrath and Public Mistrust

As in the popular game Jenga, Madoff's tower of fraud collapsed. The Insurance Advocate examines the effect of the financial industry on insurance and how to pick up the pieces but start a new game.

foreword

One Good Bail Out Deserves Another.

by S. Acunto

The editor's column discusses how a governmental bailout affects leading insurers.

Around New York

The "Interesting" Curse

The Chinese curse, "May you live in interesting times," seems to have been cast on the Empire State.

Garden State Update

Hearing Aids

Special bill proposals to have government dictate the coverages are part of a behind the scenes struggle between the health insurance industry and lawmakers about coverage.

Face to Face

"I Knew Irving Berlin..."

Subhead

It's "Get Real" time, and our columnist talks about upcoming events in region.